1 Corinthians 6:1, Go To Law Before the Unjust

1 Corinthians 6:1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?

The Apostle Paul now addresses the matter of settling disputes among believers. He has come to know that there are individuals in the church in Corinth who are seeking redress for disputes in the gentile civil courts. Is there no mediator in the church for the dispute that  it has to be filed for hearing with unbelieving judges? He asked. This must not be!

Shouldn’t brothers and sisters in Christ settle their difference in an amicable and peaceable way, as brothers and not enemies? He is addressing yet another divisive situation among the believers in Corinth. Recall in 1 Corinthians 4, he requested the believers who have different opinions on matters of preferences be willing to forbear, give in and treat one another with consideration and tolerance. It seemed some disputes were blown out of proportions and the animosity was so great that the matter has been referred to unbelieving judges. He is pleading for restraint.

May the spirit of meekness prevail among His people. Amen.